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Newsdeck: Australia’s Albanese says Netanyahu ‘in denial’ over suffering in Gaza

SYDNEY, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu was "in denial" about the humanitarian situation in Gaza, a day after announcing Australia would recognise a Palestinian state for the first time.

Desperate parents pleaded with officers to act during Uvalde school shooting, video shows County leaders released videos and other records detailing the law enforcement response during one of the deadliest classroom attacks in U.S. history.

Desperate parents pleaded with officers to act during Uvalde school shooting, video shows

Zelenskyy warns Putin wants the rest of Ukraine’s Donetsk region Zelenskyy reiterated that Ukraine would not withdraw from territories it controls, saying that would be unconstitutional and would serve only as a springboard for a future Russian invasion.

Zelenskyy reiterated that Ukraine would not withdraw from territories it controls, saying that would be unconstitutional and would serve only as a springboard for a future Russian invasion.

Jet ski riders facing jail or £50K fine over 'disturbing' incident with dolphins

A jet ski rider faces two years in prison or a £50,000 fine after a shocking incident saw him risk the lives of an innocent pod of dolphins.

PBS accounts for nearly half of first graders’ most frequently watched educational TV and video programs PBS KIDS produces popular age-appropriate programs. It also has a website and multiple apps with games and activities.

Where first graders watch educational media, before the impact of eliminating federal funds:
* PBS - 45%
* Nickelodeon - 14%
* YouTube - 9%
(from a 2025 study by child development researchers)

‘Trump is a horror story, isn’t he?’ Stephen King on villains, dark secrets and dreams One of the world’s most successful authors answers readers’ questions on his sources of inspiration, the colour of fear, knowing when to quit – and why manual labour is invaluable for writers

‘Trump is a horror story, isn’t he?’ Stephen King on villains, dark secrets and dreams

UN plastics treaty is being hampered by climate obstruction tactics Conflicting interests are coming to a head as countries attempt to end the scourge of pollution

UN plastics treaty is being hampered by climate obstruction tactics on.ft.com/3Ut4pNF | opinion

Exclusive data shared with Sky News from domestic abuse charity Refuge reveals a disturbing rise in domestic incidence among those aged 16 to 25 years old.

Sky's Ashna Hurynag speaks to a teenage domestic abuse victim.

Read more: trib.al/zIc6qQo

Travis Kelce gushes over Taylor Swift work ethic with comparison to NFL career

Travis Kelce said he has never experienced "someone in the same shoes" as him with regards to performing in front of millions until he met his girlfriend, Taylor Swift.

Hours after he got a rakhi tied by his 14-year-old cousin, a 33-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh's Auraiya raped her, killed her and hung her body from a noose to make it look like a suicide, the police said on Tuesday.

Read more: www.ndtv.com/india-news/u...

Report shows US consumer prices increased 2.7% in July The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Tuesday that U.S. consumer prices rose marginally in July by 2.7% annually.

Report shows US consumer prices increased 2.7% in July

Ukraine studied drug cartels to learn how to sneak drones into Russia for its 'Operation Spiderweb' attack Vasyl Malyuk, head of Ukraine's internal security service, said his team relied on corrupt customs officials to smuggle the drones into Russia.

Vasyl Malyuk, head of Ukraine's internal security service, said his team relied on corrupt customs officials to smuggle the drones into Russia.

The Swiss lived in splendid isolation for years. Trump’s tariffs have shattered that complacency | Joseph de Weck The shockwaves sent by the US president could finally push Switzerland closer to the EU, says Joseph de Weck of the Foreign Policy Research Institute

The Swiss lived in splendid isolation for years. Trump’s tariffs have shattered that complacency | Joseph de Weck

Man dies from flesh-eating bacteria he got from scraping leg on boat, family says A 77-year-old Mississippi man died from Vibrio vulnificus, or flesh-eating bacteria, after scraping his leg on a boat trailer, his family said.

Man dies from flesh-eating bacteria he got from scraping leg on boat, family says

Can you overcome an allergy? Treatment is improving, even for the most dangerous

A burst of innovation in treatments is particularly good news for adults. We explain why

Taiwan braces as Typhoon Podul intensifies on approach Schools and workplaces close, hundreds of flights cancelled and thousands evacuate as Typhoon Podul nears island.

Schools and workplaces close, hundreds of flights cancelled and thousands evacuate as Typhoon Podul nears island.

'My Boys, 8 And 11, Still Bath Together – My Friends Think It's Inappropriate' Is there an age when siblings should stop having baths together? We asked experts.

Is there an age when siblings should stop having baths together? We asked experts.

South Africa just opened a brand-NEW vehicle factory Move over Donald Trump and 30% trade tariffs, because South Africa just welcomed a brand-new vehicle factory to its shores ...

Move over Donald Trump and 30% trade tariffs, because South Africa just welcomed a brand-new vehicle factory to its shores …

Utah’s municipal primary election is Tuesday. Here’s what to know and where to vote. Utahns across the state will decide who they want to appear on November ballots.

Utahns across the state will decide who they want to appear on November ballots.

Madonna pleads with the Pope to visit Gaza as she says 'everyone is suffering'

Madonna is pleading with the Pope to go to Gaza and asking him to "bring your light" to the people there.

Less sleep, less exercise and less relaxation – here’s the data on just how much busier moms are during the school year Parents spend more time actively engaged with their kids – such as helping with homework or reading together – during the school year than during summer. But the difference is almost three times…

Data shows just how much busier moms get when kids go #backtoschool:

🕒 25 mins less sleep
🏃♀️ 28 mins less free time
💪 7 mins less exercise
🧒 30+ mins more caregiving

(Dads see much smaller changes)
buff.ly/zqByGwP

How NATO is using creative accounting to meet Trump's spending demands

In the Trump-brokered agreement for NATO to increase its defense spending, 'defense-related' projects take on a new definition.

Yes! Someone speaking the truth!!

Trump-appointed judge deals legal blow to the White House

A Trump-appointed judge ruled against the administration, concluding that it improperly withheld congressionally-approved funds.

Abbott and trump!
Watch out Vance.

Greg Abbott threatens to "eliminate" almost every Texas Democratic seat

Abbott's threat comes after California Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom warned Trump of risk to democracy.

So sick of the GOP parroting trump!! They are spineless liars!

'What evidence do you have?': GOP podcaster's claims about crime shocks CNN panel The panel on CNN's "NewsNight with Abby Phillip" exploded after a right-wing podcaster gave President Donald Trump credit for declining crime rates across the U.S. Ben Ferguson, host of the conservative talk show "The Ben Ferguson Show," claimed that the decline in violent crime seen across the U.S....

'What evidence do you have?': GOP podcaster's claims about crime shocks CNN panel

Certainly not room for us average worker bees in that line up.